Meridian

Fernhurst death: six charged

Six people have been charged with various offences following the death of a 59-year-old man in Sussex. Michael Griffith was declared dead after a fire at his house. He had been seriously assaulted before his death.

They've also been charged with conspiracy to commit a burglary and conspiracy to pervert the course of justice. Rebecca Rogers, 39 of Pool End Close, Shepperton has been charged with conspiracy to pervert the course of justice. They will all appear at Worthing Magistrates Court later.